Everyone knows ’tis better to give than to receive, and this is the season for it. It’s satisfying to pick a good gift, and knowing that you’re helping support a local business just makes you all fuzzy inside. Here are some of the Southern Tastes panelists’ favorite local gifts. Go to our Facebook page at facebook.com/sotastes to share yours.

Kathy Katz, Cooper Street 20/20Cooper Street 20/20 uses a lot of local products. Some of my favorite gifts to give out are: Dodson’s Farms jams and jellies (which we sell), Peace Bee Farms honey and soaps (we use their honey), Delta Grind grits (we use Becky’s grits), Melissa Bridgman’s Pottery (I use at home and love).